Workers’ Compensation

Employees who suffer an injury at work may have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, North Carolina’s workers’ comp laws also specify what “at work” entails. Under North Carolina’s going and coming rule for workers’ comp, injuries employees suffer while traveling between home and work may not qualify for benefits. That said, there…

When you get hurt at work, you may expect to receive workers’ compensation benefit payments to help with your recovery. However, your employer or its insurer may deny your claim, either due to a genuine belief that you do not qualify for workers’ comp or to avoid paying you benefits. Fortunately, North Carolina’s workers’ compensation…

If you suffer an injury at work in North Carolina, the statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the injury to file your workers’ compensation claim. If you miss this two-year window, you might lose the right to claim workers’ comp benefits. This is why it’s so important to work with…

Injured workers must meet several deadlines to pursue workers’ compensation benefits in North Carolina. Notify your employer as soon as possible if you get hurt in an accident or are diagnosed with an occupational disease, and within no longer than 30 days. Your employer is then responsible for notifying its insurance carrier to initiate the…

Your employer or their insurance company usually picks the doctor you will see for injuries related to your workers’ compensation claim in North Carolina. However, if you feel the treatment you are receiving is inadequate or want a second opinion, you can ask to see a different doctor.  To do this, you must file a…

Over the last few years, workplace deaths have increased across North Carolina and throughout all of the United States. According to a recent study, a large number of those fatalities occur among older workers and Latinos. Casualties are also more common in certain work sectors. AFL-CIO Study The study, conducted by the AFL-CIO group of…

Workers in North Carolina and elsewhere may be putting their lives at stake each time that they report for duty. According to a report by the AFL-CIO, 5,333 workers were killed on the job in 2019, which is an increase from the death toll in 2018. As many as 95,000 more died because of exposure…

American employees are mostly unaware that, in many states, workers’ compensation covers them for mental distress known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Military veterans exposed to shocking experiences during active duty service can develop PTSD; however, civilians can also develop PTSD if they are involved in or witness a traumatic event. Many workers in high-accident professions…

Employers in North Carolina are generally required to report workplace fatalities and significant injuries to OSHA. However, according to the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (OIG), there needs to be more done to ensure that underreporting does not occur. The report found that some employers are not fixing errors and that some companies…

North Carolina businesses should be aware that OSHA is reminding employers to take extra steps this holiday season to protect worker safety and pay. OSHA is especially concerned about large crowds during sales events and unpredictable scheduling. Steps to Stay Safe Retail employers need to be especially cautious around the holiday season to keep their…